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The Hogfish is a species of fish that is a member of the wrasse, Labridae, family. The hogfish is one of the larger species of wrasses and is found in the western Atlantic Ocean with a range from Bermuda, south through the Caribbean Sea and northern Gulf of Mexico, continuing to the north coast of South America. Hogfish are very abundant in the Florida Keys and are a valuable economical important species among fisherman.

Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
Species identified by Tony Rath
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By Tony Rath

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Uploaded Oct 28, 2013. Captured May 1, 2013 09:17.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II
  • f/5.6
  • 1/250s
  • ISO200
  • 35mm